Ryanair cancelled at least 20 flights to and from airports in Portugal on Thursday on the first of three days of planned strikes by a cabin crew union, according to flight information on their website.
The Union SNPVAC confirmed last week plans to hold strikes on March 29, April 1 and April 4, saying Ryanair management had failed to meet their demands on working conditions.
They also accuse the company of ignoring basic parenthood rights and not allowing doctor-approved sick days.
#SNPVAC official Fernando Gandra claims some elements of #Ryanair employment contracts governed by Irish law breach Portuguese law. Ryanair insists its staff have some of best T and C in low cost sector.
— Ingrid Miley (@ingridmileyRTE) March 29, 2018
#SNPVAC Portuguese #cabincrew union official Fernando Gandra says grievances include parental leave entitlements and threats of disciplinary measures for failing to meet sales targets. Says over 90% voted to back industrial action (1/3 direct employees, 2/3 agency) #Ryanair
— Ingrid Miley (@ingridmileyRTE) March 29, 2018
Data on its web site showed 20 flights had been cancelled, 14 of them to or from Porto airport.
